How I Do Kindness

By Alf White • Volume 38, Number 8 • October 2017

As I have mentioned in previous articles, my brothers and I grew up in a very positive environment. We witnessed various acts of kindness when we were very young, from our parents helping others, to other people helping our family. That characteristic has stayed with us to this day and has been passed on to our children and grandchildren.

I am always on the lookout to give an act of kindness when it is fitting. I’m not afraid of stepping out to help someone in trouble, or to say something nice to someone, or to give anonymously. I feel good when I am kind to people, but I don’t make a scene about it, because that isn’t the point.

What would your act of kindness to me be? CHOCOLATE…… and MORECHOCOLATE!

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Neighbourhood Views

Boyle McCauley Pharmacy Celebrates Five Years – Boyle McCauley Pharmacy and Home Health Care celebrated its fifth anniversary on September 16 with a community barbecue. The business is located at 10817 95 Street. Paula E. Kirman

Boyle Street Block Parties – Four Community Gatherings were hosted by the City of Edmonton this summer at the future Kinistinâw Park at 96 Street between 102A and 103 Avenue in Boyle Street. Many Boyle Street residents attended the events throughout the summer, and participated in activities as well as had a bite to eat. Shannon Murray

PARK(ing) Day 2017 – PARK(ing) Day took place on September 15. It is a worldwide movement to reclaim public spaces by turning parking stalls into temporary art installations. Edmonton’s event took place along 101 Avenue near 97 Street and featured a number of interactive installations. Paula E. Kirman

Annual EDLC BBQ – The 28th Annual Edmonton and District Labour Council’s BBQ for the Unemployed and Underemployed took place in Giovanni Caboto Park on September 4. Once again, the line for food extended throughout the park, as guests were served by volunteers from unions, as well as local politicians. Paula E. Kirman

Water is Life from Edmonton to Ottawa – The Water is Life mural that was painted at iHuman in September. The project was led by Isaac Murdoch, who partnered with Christi Belcourt to raise awareness of water issues. Belcourt was in Ottawa the same weekend where another mural was created.
Maigan van der Giessen

PARK(ing) Day 2017 – ￼￼PARK(ing) Day took place on September 15. It is a worldwide movement to reclaim public spaces by turning parking stalls into temporary art installations. Edmonton’s event took place along 101 Avenue near 97 Street and featured a number of interactive installations. Paula E. Kirman

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